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Free Cone Day History: Who Invented Ice Cream Cones?

Here’s something to ponder if you happen to be waiting in line for Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day on Tuesday: Where do ice cream cones come from? The exact origin of the combination of an edible wafer or waffle, the cone shape and the ice cream is unclear. Edible wafers date back centuries, and they were long served alongside ice cream as an accompaniment. The most popular cone invention stories locate ice cream cones at the 1904 World’s Fair, but they were almost certainly invented before that date and the actual story of who first used a rolled wafer to serve ice cream is a murky story.

Genevieve Nnaji returns to Instagram with stunning pictures

The movie producer's fans stormed her Instagram page after she posted a series of pictures from the premiere of her movie I Do Not Come To You By Chance. The premiere was held at the Toronto International Film Festival which launched on September 7, 2023. Genevieve posted the absolutely gorgeous pictures taken on the red carpet of the event and other points on the day of her movie premiere.

Grammy-Winning Singer Cesaria Evora, the Barefoot Diva, Dies at 70

Philip Ryalls / RedfernsCesaria Evora performs on May 4, 2010 in London, England. (LISBON, Portugal) — Cesaria Evora, who started singing as a teenager in the bayside bars of Cape Verde in the 1950s and won a Grammy in 2003 after she took her African islands music to stages across the world, died Saturday. She was 70. Evora, known as the “Barefoot Diva” because she always performed without shoes, died in the Baptista de Sousa Hospital in Mindelo, on her native island of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, her label Lusafrica said in a statement on its website.

Harry Potter Illustrated Edition New Images

It’s easy to think of Harry Potter’s best (and arguably smartest) friend Hermione solely as Emma Watson, the actress who played her in the movies. But the publishers of J.K. Rowling’s beloved young wizard series decided to give Ms. Granger and company a completely new look. And on Tuesday, a few more re-designs came on display for the first time. Bloomsbury UK and Scholastic in the U.S. have released new images from the first fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, which will be hit shelves on October 6.

Here Are the Best New Books to Read This Summer

These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser. This summer’s slate of new books offers something for every reader, whether you’re looking for a lighthearted escape, a poignant personal story, or a literary adventure. In Save What’s Left by Elizabeth Castellano, witty protagonist Kathleen Deane tries to fulfill her own beachy dreams by buying an oyster shack in Long Island, which turns out to be, well, less than idyllic.

How Drag Culture Inspired The Little Mermaid's Ursula

The face of Ursula—the villainous sea witch of The Little Mermaid infamy—might feel uniquely familiar to a child of the ‘70s—or the ‘80s, for that matter. The original character in the 1989 movie was inspired by the triple threat drag queen, actor, and singer Divine, a fact that was mere speculation at first, but has since been confirmed by those involved with the film. Divine catapulted to cult fame after appearing in Pink Flamingos, John Waters’ filthy 1972 comedy.

I've seen Tinubu's soul, it's good so invest your trust in him - Shettima

According to him, this is being championed through the ongoing reforms of the institutions tasked with overcoming the ideologies and inadequacies frustrating the sub-sector. Shettima stated this at the launching of a book titled, "Navigating the Politics of Universal Education Policies in Nigeria”, authored by Prof. Modupe Adelabu, former Deputy Governor of Ekiti, held at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. He said, "As a steward of the nation, His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu is leading the charge to reform the institutions tasked with overcoming the ideologies and inadequacies that had frustrated universal education in Nigeria.

Ignoring Your Emotions Is Bad for Your Health. Here's What to Do About It

Modern life is full of emotional challenges. The pressure to succeed, need to “keep up,” fear of missing out and desire for good relationships and work satisfaction can all evoke volatile combinations of emotions. However, what we learn in our society is not how to work with our emotions, but how to block and avoid them. We do it quite well: Between alcohol use, prescription drug use and screen time, there are a multitude of ways to avoid our feelings.

John Deere: 2023 TIME100 Most Influential Companies

The iconic 186-year-old manufacturer still makes green tractors, but now loaded with digital tech that aims to bolster farmer productivity. Last year, Deere debuted See & Spray Ultimate, which uses computer vision and machine learning to detect and spray only weeds (not crops) and its first fully autonomous tractor, which can be remotely managed via an app. Half a million machines worldwide are now connected; John Deere aims for 1.5 million by 2026, with a bespoke satellite service on the horizon.

Kanye West allegedly spreading rumours Pete Davidson is gay and has AIDS

Davidson is currently dating West's estranged wife, Kim Kardashian. According to PageSix, the billionaire rapper has "escalated this one-sided feud by spreading the rumours to anyone who will listen." ADVERTISEMENT They say the father of four has been telling people that Davidson is a junkie in addition to threatening that he’s going to have the “Saturday Night Live” star beaten up. "Kanye has been telling anyone within an earshot of himself, he’s trying to spread a rumor that Pete Davidson has AIDS.